Jaconé Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. The next 16 days start a bit slow for Jaconé, but there’s a couple of really solid windows coming up that’ll get the stoke going. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Things kick off Tuesday the 18th with a bit of early action. The morning session is clean with a light offshore breeze from the NE, and the swell is 5ft out of the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (372). It’s a fun, surfable size, but the short period means the waves won’t have much push. It’s best for intermediate surfers, and the crowds can show up sometimes. The afternoon drops off quickly to 3ft with cross-off wind, so the morning is the go.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are pretty ordinary. Swell drops right down to 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-off or onshore. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Friday the 21st morning is a standout. The swell jumps to 7ft from the ENE, period stretching to 8 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the NNE. The combined wave energy is strong (619). This is the best of the first week – clean, solid waves and a proper offshore breeze. It’s getting up there in size, so it’s better for experienced surfers. The afternoon goes to rubbish with a strong onshore, so get out early.

Saturday the 22nd is a write-off with onshore winds and messy swell.

Sunday the 23rd morning is a nice surprise. Glassy conditions, a light offshore from the SE, and the swell is 5ft out of the SSW with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (391). It’s clean, it’s fun, and the glassy surface makes it a real treat. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy, so make the most of the morning.

Monday the 24th morning is another good one. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, period now up to 11 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the SE. The energy is getting strong (649). That longer period means the waves have more shape and power, but because it’s a beach break, the long period can make it a bit straight. Still, it’s very clean and worth a look.

Tuesday the 25th is a big one. The swell pushes to 8ft from the S with a 12-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the E. The combined energy is very strong (1850). This is big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers. The conditions are clean, but the size and long period mean it’ll be a handful, especially on a beach break. It’s a standout for the brave.

Wednesday the 26th morning has a good offshore wind from the NE, 30 km/h, with 5ft swell from the SSW and a long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (602). The wind is fresh, but offshore, so it’ll be clean. The size is manageable, but the long period gives it some punch.

After that, from Thursday the 27th through to the end of the period, the surf drops off and the conditions get mixed. There are a few small, clean mornings, but nothing to get excited about. The 1st of September brings a new swell pulse, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s not worth chasing.

The standout days are definitely Friday the 21st morning for the clean, solid ENE swell, and Tuesday the 25th for the big, powerful south swell. If you’re not up for the big stuff, Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th mornings offer clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

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